MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Area in front and rear wheel arches rusty
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear valance corroded
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired End of sill not repaired with full welds and can still see some corrosion below (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Area in front and rear wheel arches rusty
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear valance corroded
Area behind drivers front wheel is corroded but out of prescribed areas
Boot floor to rear valance join is starting to corrode
Brake servo is rusty
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced under sill to floor corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced central under sill/floor corroded by seatbelt anchor (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested tick over to high (7.3.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Indicator switch faulty on left hand operation (1.4.A.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine Auto?
Based on 8,585 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C161 TLX is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 74,590 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Daimler Limousine Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C161 TLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Daimler Limousine Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 41 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C161 TLX registered?
C161 TLX is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 26 September 1985.
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